Author's Note

How would you all feel about me switching the rating from teen to mature? Reason for asking is because a few ideas have popped into my head that I can write in a way for the teen rating, but will be easier with the mature rating. Also, sorry it took a bit to get this chapter up as, unfortunately, I am in a part of the U.S that is being affected by all the rain and have to deal with some flooding issues. But hope to get on back on track and remember to smile, smile, smile!

Getting Some Answers!

She started explaining about her mission and where she came from for the second time that night. Though as she explained she started to notice that her new body didn't seem as stable as every now and again she became a little transparent. But she figured it would probably be a few days before the magic fully stabilized it.

"So, you aren't a diplomat from your world and yet you are expected to create diplomatic relations?" Princess Luna asked.

"Well, kind of in a way but I'm not here to be a diplomat as I said. I'm more here to learn your culture, laws, and other stuff like that to teach an actual diplomat. You could say my job is more to make friends though," She answered as she bounced in place a bit and she could see the princess give a little smile.

"That is good to hear, but I should warn you that especially in this city it will be hard to do that. Also, you are an excitable one, aren't you?" Princess Luna asked, her smile growing as she looked at Rie.

"She's been like that almost the entire time, Ma'am," Frost replied.

"Hmm, I can see why you didn't put any restraints on her as I do not believe you mean any harm. Now I'm sure you have some questions, but first, if you don't mind Cpt. Frost giving me her report first?" Princess Luna asked.

"Go right ahead," She answered giving them a smile managing to calm down a bit.

"If you would like, you can look around the throne room while Cpt. Frost gives her report," Princess Luna said making her give a big smile as she bounced off to look at some of the stained glass windows.

As she looked at them she saw that each one depicted some kind of event, some depicting Princess Luna and a white mare battling against something or the other. Though a majority seemed to be of six ponies seemingly defeating the same opponents only it seemed these six ponies seemed to do a better job. Though a small part of her wondered if what these windows depicted were apart of legends or if they actually happened.

But she figured that they actually happened as there were races who did honor heroes in a similar way. Though looking at the windows once again reminded her of the camera and she hoped that the Princess wouldn't mind. But before she reached into her pocket she figured she should ask first, she just let her excitement get to her.

"Um, hey I'm sorry for interrupting," She said walking back to the throne making both the mares look at her.

"Go ahead," Princess Luna said seeing that Rie had something important to ask.

"Well, a part of my mission and job is to document the worlds I find by taking pictures. I was wondering if it would be alright if I take some of the windows and maybe a few pictures of you two?" She asked though she felt just a bit nervous as the princess narrowed her eyes.

"Only if you show me the camera you will be using," Princess Luna finally replied.

"No problem at all!" She said pulling out her camera from her pocket and holding it up. "So, how do..." Suddenly the Princesses horn lit up in a blue aura and the same aura went around the camera levitating it towards the princess. "That's a nice little spell."

"It is the very first one that all unicorns learn, though I am just a little surprised you knew it was a spell. But from what you've told us so far about where you come from and how you got here it makes sense. Now, what kind of camera is this? I have never seen one like this," Princess Luna said moving the camera around trying to figure it out.

"It must take some pretty small film," Frost said making Rie give a little laugh.

"S-sorry, it d-doesn't take any film," She managed to say making the two mares give her a confused look making her laugh just a bit more.

"Then how does it take pictures? Is it magic based?" Princess Luna asked.

"N-no, it's technology-based," She managed after calming down. "It's a digital camera, guess in a way it is magic. If you don't mind I can show you how it works."

"Hmm, I will trust you on this since Frost Bite has good judgment," Princess Luna said. "You may approach."

That surprised her a bit but she nodded and walked closer to the princess and the closer she got the more power she could feel radiating from the mare, and she could feel that the princess was suppressing most of her actual power. Getting to the throne the princess gave her the camera. After flipping it to the right position she started to explain.

"You see, to turn it on press here and this screen will light up. Then you aim it like you would a normal camera and the screen will show it, move this and it'll zoom in and out. After you aim at the thing you want to take a picture of, you press this button here," She said all the while both the mares stared in somewhat awe.

"Alright, then take a picture of that vase across the room if you don't mind?" Princess Luna asked making her smile.

"No problem," She then aimed it at the very vase the princess pointed to with her hoof and took a picture.

"Wait, where did the picture go? It was on that screen for a second," Frost said making her give a little laugh.

"Well, you have to press here to bring up the pictures that are saved on the camera," She said as she brought up the picture she had just taken.

"That is incredible, and you said it requires no film?" Luna asked making her shake her head. "How do you get them off and does it only hold one picture?"

"Well, no it can actually hold thousands of pictures," That made the two mares eyes go wide a bit. "As for getting them off you take the memory card out and stick it in a computer and print them off."

"Huh, interesting as our computers we have don't have any capability like that. They are limited to only connecting and sharing basic information in a single building. As for this memory card thing you mentioned, does that mean that it is alive?" Frost Bite asked making her shake her head.

"No, it's just this little card that we use to store data. But to change to the subject because it can be difficult to explain something you have little knowledge of how it really works, would you like to see your world from outer space?" She asked and the princesses eyes went wide with excitement.

"That sounds amazing!" Frost Bite was the one who spoke up first.

"Alright, here just use the thing to zoom to switch between the pictures," She said giving them the camera and laughed as both mares were completely enraptured looking at the different angles.

"I had no idea that this is what our world really looks like, even when..." Princess Luna started before giving a sad sigh. "Never mind that, and thank you for showing us this and how it works. I am sorry for being somewhat suspicious of it."

"It's understandable and I really expected as much," She replied giving the princess a little smile though she could see a little twinkle light up in the princess' eyes.

"Would you mind before I give it back if I take a picture of you? Just to see if I understand how it works," Princess Luna said making her smile grow.

"I don't have a problem with it, but on the condition that, um, actually do you mind if I just call you Frost?" She turned to look at the bat pony who titled her head before she gave Rie her own smile.

"Go ahead, I mean we are friends now," Frost said making Rie's smile grow extremely bright.

"And just like Pinkie Pie, you have a very infectious smile. Now am I to assume this condition is that the picture is to be taken with both you and Frost to commemorate your new friendship?" Princess Luna asked.

"Yup, and just to let you know any pictures I take I will have copies made to give to you all for your records. Part of the job, and I'll make sure you get a copy of our picture if you want to take one with me?" She asked meeting the bat pony's eyes.

"Princess?" Frost asked.

"It is up to you Frost, but I think you should do it. Not every day you get to be the first pony to have your picture taken with a new race, especially one that seems eager to make a treaty. It'll probably even go into the history books," That seemed to get the bat pony just a bit nervous. "Don't worry, it'll be a while before that happens. For now, it'll just be a nice reminder of our first meeting."

"A-alright, where should we do it then?" Frost asked.

"How about in front of the door?" She suggested making both mares nod.

"Very well," Princess Luna said and nodded for Frost to join Rie, and as the two got to the door and turned around to Frost surprise Rie squatted just a bit and put an arm around the mare.

"Hope this is okay with you?" She asked feeling a bit embarrassed for not asking first.

"It's fine, just didn't expect this. I'll give this to you, you are friendly," Frost replied giving Rie a smile.

"Now that you two are in position are you ready?" Princess Luna asked making both of them look at the princess with big smiles.

It took a moment before the princess figured out how to turn it back to the picture taking mode and gave a smile of victory as she managed. Though out of the corner of Rie's eyes she thought that she saw Frost seemingly smell her and that's when she remembered what the mare had said earlier about bat ponies and their eye colors. Though it didn't make her nervous since she knew there was a vampire like race in her own universe, in fact, Captain Braxon's husband was apart of that race.

"Now, say cheese you two!" Princess Luna said after getting Frost's attention, though Rie doubted that the mare knew that she knew about her sniffing her as they both give big smiles as the flash went off. "Here you are."

"Thanks," She said as the princess levitated the camera back over to her and she instantly went to look at the picture. "Going to add that one to my wall!"

She was about to squeal again only to remember that she had to be careful since Frost had sensitive hearing. After that Frost continued her report while Rie went around taking pictures of the stained windows. She then took a few pictures of the princess and Frost before focusing on taking a few of just the princess.

"I see and this is his third suspension just this year?" The princess asked making her start paying attention.

"Yes," Frost answered.

"You know that because of this he will have to be let go. We cannot have one of our own guard's act in this manner all because he did not receive a promotion," Princess Luna said making Rie feel just a little bit of guilt, but if this was his third strike he must have deserved it. "I can tell you are curious about his other strikes. I will let Captain Frost fill you in."

"R-right Princess," Frost said before turning around to look at Rie once more. "As I said before Long Shot was angry with the fact that I got the promotion to Captain of the Night Guard. You are not the first he has made some comments about, though this time around he was tamer in his insults.

There were two other incidents though and I am not going to go into to much detail. But the first time involved a Yak and he nearly got thrown into their prison. The second time he had made some comments to a Dragon of all creatures and was nearly eaten. Though it does pain me to do so since he is a very talented guard but since this is his third time he will be let go as the Princess said, we do have procedures and protocols in place for a reason." Frost explained.

"I see, so he doesn't get along with Non-Pony races then?" She asked managing to keep herself calm after hearing there were more than sentient ponies in this world.

"Unfortunately, and he also has issues with ponies who aren't apart of the three main tribes. Which is why when Frost got the promotion it infuriated him and his dislike for other races came to the surface. But now that is taken care of and I will fill out his dismissal papers myself, do you have any questions you would like to ask?" Princess Luna replied.

"Hmm, yeah there are a few questions starting with how many other countries and races inhabit this world?" She asked feeling the excitement start to take hold.

"We do not have an exact answer to that as we only have full knowledge of the countries surrounding our own. But what we do know is of what you've already heard us talk about, Yaks and Dragons. There are a few more like the Hippogriffs, Minotaurs, Changelings, and Griffins," Princess Luna explained.

"That is incredible so many races living in the same world like that, not that I haven't heard of it. As there were different kinds of humans from my world that lived at the same time, but only one kind managed to survive. It's like that for a lot of worlds and not only is there more than one kind of pony but other sentient races here as well, that's really rare," She said starting to bounce just a bit again.

"There were different types of humans?" Princess Luna asked with genuine curiosity.

"Yeah, though some died out long before the two main ones that come to mind, and they were Homosapiens and Neanderthals who the former is what eventually became modern day humans. Before you ask no one really knows why other kinds of humans went extinct. But some still believe that the reason why Neanderthals went extinct is that they were more nomadic and hunters, while Homosapiens developed farming skills," She explained.

"Hunters? So, I understand a bit of what you've said but it brings up a question that I would have to ask at some point anyway. What is your race dietary needs?" Princess Luna asked.

"We are omnivores, though I guess I should have told you that from the beginning," She answered and she shrunk just a little under the Princesses gaze.

"Do not worry, we do not judge by what you eat. There are many races that have similar dietary needs such as Dragons and Griffins, and to a degree Vampire Bat Ponies," Princess Luna gave Frost a little apologetic look.

"It is fine Princess, I already explained a bit about my kind," Frost said making the princess give a nod.

"Very well, now to change the topic as we can discuss getting some meat for you later if you even need it in this form, do you have any other questions?" Princess Luna asked making Rie think about that a moment wondering if she would need food and sleep while she was here.

"R-right, well another important one is that Frost had mentioned that a Princess Twilight had traveled to a different world. My question is can you tell me about that world?" She asked.

"Yes, the world Frost had mentioned is similar to our own in the way its citizens are the same as ours. At least in names and personalities, but they are the same race as you," Princess Luna answered.

"Ah, like I thought it's a parallel universe which is much easier to link with portals without a wormhole," She said making both the princess and Frost look at her like she was somewhat crazy. "Really after all that I've told you and that's what made you look at me like that?"

"Sorry, but why is it easier?" Princess Luna asked.

"Right, well think of a parallel universe as like a twin to your own. Just like twins, some can be identical in every way, but it is more common to see twins who aren't exactly alike. But no matter what they always seem to have a special connection and it's that connection in which makes it easier to establish a portal," She explained making the princess give a nod in understanding.

"I suppose that makes sense in a way, anything else you wish to ask?" Princess Luna asked.

"Um, well there is something that I noticed that I do want to ask about. When I first arrived and took pictures of your world I saw both the sun and moon get enveloped in light, and the moon was wrapped in the same aura you used on the camera..." Before she finished the princess spoke up.

"Yes, my sister and I raise and lower the sun and moon. My sister raises and lowers the sun while I do the same for the moon," Princess Luna explained.

"Oh, that's what I figured when I saw that aura around your horn. But is that why you have a crescent moon on your flank?" She asked.

"Yes, though all ponies get marks like this and they are different for everypony. We call them Cutie Marks and they represent our special talent, for example as we already discussed I raise and lower the moon. Of course, as you might expect that means my sister has a sun for her cutie mark," Princess Luna explained.

"So how do you get them? Is it like when a pony hits a certain age? Or just when they find what they're good at? Also, do they just appear?" She asked feeling even more curious.

"It is a mixture of age and finding what one is good at, the typical age is around ten give or take and yes once one discovers their talent the mark does just appear," Princess Luna replied though that made Rie look at Frost who seemed to know what she was about to ask, granted it wasn't hard for the mare to figure out given their current conversation.

"Princess, if you don't mind me showing her my cutie mark?" Frost asked.

"Go ahead," Princess Luna answered and Frost undid a strap and lifted up the armor enough for Rie to see her flank a bit better.

"Is that really a snowflake with fangs? What does it mean exactly?" She couldn't help but ask since it did somewhat confuse her.

"It's because my talent is making snowflakes for the coldest part of winter when the cold really bites," Frost answered.

"I'm not going to say anything, but it's cute," she said and she swore she saw what looked like a little blush from the mare.

"Does your kind have anything similar?" Princess Luna asked making Rie give a little sigh.

"No, sadly humans and most of the other races we have encountered don't have anything like cutie marks. There are a few though but before you ask, there are very few people who know what they are good at and go into that job. But a majority of people could spend decades trying to figure out what they're good at, and some even spend centuries," She answered.

"I see, that is sad to know but do you have any other questions?" Princess Luna asked trying to change the subject.

"Um, about those other races?" She asked. "I mean if you have diplomatic relations with them then that means I would have to talk to them as well."

"I understand though I and my fellow Princesses of this land will have to set up a summit between us first, then a summit between the leaders of the other countries. Which reminds me, you said you would be here for a month before you are recalled to give your own report?" Princess Luna asked.

"Yeah, unless this body gets hurt and it translates to my actual body back in my universe then I will be forcibly brought back. To answer any other questions about this before you ask, most people who lucid dream can usually only do one round trip. It doesn't matter how long they stay in that universe once they return to their body they have to wait at least one month before they can safely go back.

Now there are people who can build up to travel more than once in a month, but that takes decades to do like a slow-growing muscle. But then you have people like me who have a natural talent to automatically travel more than once, so really once I leave it'll only take two weeks before I can come back," She explained.

"So how rare is it for one to be born with the talent to travel more than once like you?" Princess Luna asked making Rie give a little sigh.

"I don't know the exact number or statistics or anything but I say one in every three billion if I remember right. Also, that doesn't mean they'll become Travelers like me," She replied making the princess nod in understanding.

"Interesting, then I will set up a summit for you to meet the fellow princesses of Equestria before your departure. It may be next week actually," Princess Luna said. "Do not get me wrong, my sister is in the castle right now but as you can imagine she is asleep right now."

"Right, makes sense with the whole sun and moon theme thing. But I think that takes care of some of the important questions I have," she said and after she spoke the Princess nodded.

"Very well, while I'm sure you still have lots of questions as do I for you our time is going to be cut for now as I have other duties to attend before the night is over. But before I go, Captain Frost," Princess Luna said making the bat pony stand straight up in attention. "While I do agree with your judgment of our new guest not being a threat, you still went against normal procedures.

As your punishment, I am ordering you to be Rie's official ambassador of sorts. What I mean by that is while she is here you are charged with protecting her and showing her around and explaining and answering any remaining questions. This does not affect your current job title, but you may choose one of your team members to take care of things while you help Rie get accustomed to our world.

Once she returns to her world you can return to your normal duties until her next arrival. Though something we may need to consider is not only a possible supply of food for Rie here, but the possibility of her second body remaining here in our world. Which brings up the point, do you have any way of getting us some kind of medical books so if your second body does stay we can properly take care of it?" Princess Luna asked bringing up another point in which Rie hadn't put too much thought into, though there is a protocol in place for this kind of world.

"Um, yeah but that would require paper and something to write with," She replied and watched as the princesses horn lit up again and in an instant, an ink vile, a quill, and some paper appeared in front of her.

"Will this do?" Princess Luna asked making her nod and quickly wrote something on the paper, making both mares look at her with curiosity.

"Done!" She said though that made both of them give a confused look.

"You mean just writing it has done something?" Frost asked.

"No, just watch," She said hoping she does this right focusing on sending the paper to her actual body, and both mares looked in awe as it just disappeared.

"Wow, and here I thought your kind didn't have magic. Because here only certain magical creatures can teleport messages like that without an enchanted seal," Princess Luna said in amazement.

"We kind of do, but this is a part of our ability to travel between universes. We can create little wormholes to send inanimate objects to our body and be able to receive anything that is physically touching our body," she explained. "The message I sent was Code Solid, which is a protocol put in place for worlds like this. They'll send extra clothing, and medical stuff as well that'll help as a just in case. But I'll have to wait until tomorrow to make sure they get everything together."

"I see, then Frost when she receives this care package make sure it gets to the proper ponies. But back to your punishment, as you might have guessed I expect you to take Rie into your own house during her stay. Do you understand your new responsibilities?" Princess Luna asked.

"Yes, Ma'am!" Frost saluted making the princess give a nod.

"Very good, this starts tonight and I expect you to give her a tour of our nation's capital before you make your way home," Princess Luna said.

"Understood Princess, I will always do my best to meet your expectations," Frost said taking a bow.

"I know you do, now if you both will excuse me it is time for me to patrol the dreamscape. I hope you learn and enjoy Equestria and I pray that you mean what you have said," Princess Luna said before her horn lit up and in a bright flash she was gone.

"T-that went better than expected," Frost said standing up and turning to once again to look at Rie with a kind smile. "Looks like me and you will be roommates from now on!"